E. B. White: A Shy Man Fond of Creatures
by Deborah Straw Like many other famous writers, E.B. White (1899-1985) was a shy man. He avoided most parties and public appearances. He didn’t want people to find him or his home in North Brooklin,...
View ArticleRobert McCloskey: Alive With Wonder In Maine
by Alexandra W. Pecci In Robert McCloskey’s children’s books, Maine is a place where life moves with the shifting tides and seasons. It is a place where a hill thick with blueberries comes alive with...
View ArticleAn Escape in Portland for Any Season
by Francis and Linda McGovern Sometimes the volume in our minds could use some turning down, a way to de-clutter in order to amplify the good stuff: our creativity, our passions, our ingenuity. When we...
View ArticleSteve Jermanok Video Interview New England in a Nutshell
We sat down for an interview with Steve Jermanok about his new guide book New England in a Nutshell. With the forced downturn in travel and a public yearning for more regional exploration, Steve took...
View ArticleKatahdin: “The Great Mountain” and Six Witty Wanderers
By Kim Adler “Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes. But Katahdin in all its glory, forever shall remain the mountain of the people of...
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